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How to Make Your Own Clothes

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

With some practice, patience, and some sewing know-how, you’ll be on your way to making your own clothing before you know it. If you have never attempted to make your own clothes before, or if you have little or no sewing skills, finding some good reference materials is a great place to start. Learn How to Sew.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

If you have the knack for your DSLR, a photo session would be a perfect idea for new parents, soon-to-be high school or college graduates, or a family portrait. Are you a knitter, or crafter or do you know how to use a sewing machine? Borrow a new(er) movie from the library or find a good movie on your cable/subscription account.

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04/30 Pinterest Pin(s) of the Week: April is Celebrated…

Nicoles Nickels

National School Library Month - The celebration of school librarians and their programs. But for many (especially parents), April is Autism Awareness Month, which was established in the 1970s to highlight the growing need for concern and awareness about autism. National Autism Association.

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The Ultimate Homemaking eBook Bundle Sale

Family Balance Sheet

I try to only bring to you the eBook bundles that I think are the most valuable and The Ultimate Homemaking eBook Bundle is a complete library of 78 ebooks, 2 eCourses, 2 audio files, and 2 printable packs PLUS over $200 worth of bonus products you’ll really use! parenting and mothering. Sewing School 101 by Nicole Bennett.

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Meet a Reader | AF in Virginia

The Frugal Girl

Sewing holes in clothes, using up leftovers before they go bad, finding free activities for my little on the weekends, checking buy nothing or marketplace before purchasing- I am always just looking for ways to spend money. Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents? Dinner is dinner!

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Box are some of my favorite authors) and I use the library to borrow both regular books and electronic resources. When my brother and I were growing up, our parents didn’t have much discretionary income. I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well.

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Toys R Us Black Friday Ad Listing 2013

For the Mommas

Movies: Parental Guidance; X-Men; The Smurfs; Curious George; Sherlock Holmes; Percy Jackson and the Olympians; Big Top Scooby Doo; Twilight; Beautiful Creatures; Horton Hears a Who; Lego Batman; The Dark Knight $6.99 inch Touchscreen Laptop: $279.99 (save $50) ALEX Rub A Dub Artist In The Tub: $14.99 (50% off) ALL $14.99

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